2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Volkswagen Arteon MOT pass rate and common faults

2,276 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,276 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    71 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    57 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    37 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    40 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    22 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres9.8%
  2. Brakes2.5%
  3. Suspension1.6%
  4. Lights & electrics1.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2019 Volkswagen Arteon cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,276 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).